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APA

Schmitz, V., & Leukel, J. (2005). Findings and Recommendations from a Pan-European Research Project: Comparative Analysis of E-Catalog Standards. International Journal of IT Standards and Standardization Research (IJITSR), 3(2), 51-65. doi:10.4018/jitsr.2005070105

Chicago

Schmitz, Volker and Joerg Leukel. "Findings and Recommendations from a Pan-European Research Project: Comparative Analysis of E-Catalog Standards," International Journal of IT Standards and Standardization Research (IJITSR) 3 (2005): 2, accessed (March 19, 2018), doi:10.4018/jitsr.2005070105

Abstract

This paper describes the methodology of a European research project on e-catalog standards and presents its major findings by formulating recommendations for future standardization work. The comparative analysis of 14 standards was conducted within the CEN/ISSS Workshop eCAT that aims at setting the basis for harmonized e-catalog standards. As part of this workshop, we present a framework and a complementing set of criteria for assessing the quality of e-business standards. Eventually, we apply this methodology to our object of interest. The findings can be regarded as an assessment of the state of the art in e-catalog standardization. By identifying problems and obstacles that hinder a broader acceptance and diffusion of standards, we argue on more suitable, harmonized standards.